The world’s largest travel festival Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 in Aichi and the Chubu–Hokuriku region At the Hokkaido booth, a fantastical snow sculpture from the Swan Festival “Sairinka” is on display, showcasing the appeal of the nighttime economy! If you live nearby and have time, please come to Aichi Sky Expo on September 27 and 28 (open to the public).

#016 It's been raining a lot lately and hard to get comfortable, but we are gradually starting to feel the coolness of autumn. Before we know it, September is almost over. Next is October, and speaking of October... yes, Halloween!! This time, we introduce Halloween events held in Tsunocho. ●First, the Youth Association Liaison Council presents "Wine Hill Halloween Night" — come in costume and enjoy a fun evening together on the winery hill! October 18 (Saturday) 17:00–20:00 200 yen for those junior high school age and older ●Halloween Volunteer! This volunteer event is organized by the NPO Tawawa Heart Net. Dress up and pick up litter, then grab some candy afterward! October 18 (Saturday) 9:50–11:30 Capacity 30 people. Applications accepted until October 17! ※Apply via the QR code on the flyer photo. ●The Nakamachi district of Tsunocho will be decked out for Halloween! Children will go door to door in the district to collect treats. October 19 (Sunday) 13:00–15:00 (planned) First 60 applicants. Application period: September 14–September 28 ※Apply via the QR code on the flyer photo. There are many different events. Put on a Halloween costume and enjoy this once-a-year celebration.

Moncher × Gokase Grapes 🍇 I visited the Gokase grape collaboration now on sale at Moncher Seasons in Hakata Hankyu.✨ The cakes displayed in the showcase looked as delicious as they sounded… 🍰 A kind staff member showed me the cakes made with Gokase grapes. 👀 They said the collaboration has been widely promoted, and some customers come specifically for the cakes featuring Gokase grapes. 😆 I tried the soft-serve made with Campbell Early grapes. 🍦 The soft-serve wasn’t overly sweet, and the aroma of Campbell Early gently spread through it, making it perfect for this still-warm season. 😍 The cakes using Gokase grapes are scheduled to be sold through the end of September. 💡 Be sure to visit Moncher Seasons on the B1 level of Hakata Hankyu. 😊

Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the “Umaissho ‘Shintoku’ Heavy Snow Festival”📢 Come taste Shintoku Town’s high-quality local ingredients at this food festival.📢 This year marks the festival’s 50th anniversary! 👏 The event takes place in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. A single free shuttle bus will run that day, so locals and visitors arriving by JR or bus can enjoy a tasty BBQ while taking part in the venue’s events.🍻🍖 There will also be an all-you-can-fill bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku’s rich natural environment.🥔🥕 Come join this tasty event before winter sets in.🚙🚌🚃 Umaissho “Shintoku” Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM *Rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park Schedule 10:00 AM – Local produce all-you-can-fill Fruit sales from our sister city Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture BBQ corner *Visitors who purchase meat at the venue will receive free use of grills and charcoal! 10:00 AM – Performance by Shintoku Junior High School Brass Band 11:30 AM – Live: “Ryu with Sato Kawara (Guitar)” / Erina Kato 1:00 PM – Children’s raffle *Raffle tickets distributed to the first 100 attendees 1:30 PM – Grand raffle *Raffle tickets distributed to the first 300 attendees Please note that event details and times may change in case of bad weather. The children’s raffle features book vouchers and sweets, while the grand raffle offers a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba set, and a vegetable set.🎯 We look forward to seeing you! Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the “Umaissho Shintoku Heavy Snow Festival” 📢 This is a food festival where you can sample high-quality local ingredients from Shintoku Town. 📢 And this year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival! 👏 The festival will be held in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. There will be only one free shuttle bus available on this day, so locals, as well as those traveling by JR or bus, can enjoy a delicious BBQ while enjoying the event at the venue. 🍻🍖 We'll also be offering a free bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku Town's lush natural environment. 🥔🥕 Come and enjoy this delicious event before winter sets in. 🚙🚌🚃 Delicious "Shintoku" Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Will be held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park The children's raffle will feature book vouchers and sweets, and the fun raffle will feature a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba noodle set, and a vegetable set. 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #shintoku #festival #harvest festival #bbq #autumn #Heavy Snow Festival #Sato Kawara #Erina Kato #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Today the Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato reached a total of 5 million visitors, and a commemorative ceremony was held!✨ Thank you to everyone who visited! This Roadside Station offers the bountiful flavors of Tokachi and is full of local charm.🌟 We appreciate your continued support for Roadside Station Otofuke!

#015 "Special Report" A new program sharing the charms and seasonal news of Tsunocho in Miyazaki Prefecture has launched! The first episode aired on Wednesday, September 10. It was broadcast on UMK Television Miyazaki, and the program is called Roadside Station Tsuno "Tsunocchao"!! The show is packed with Tsunocho’s many attractions and timely information! Program title: Roadside Station Tsuno "Tsunocchao" Air date: Every second Wednesday of the month, 21:54–22:00 Content: Promoting Tsunocho’s attractions and seasonal news MC: Reina Anai Reina Anai, a native of Tsunocho, appears on UMK Television Miyazaki’s Yokaban!! and 4ji doki! and on Miyazaki Sunshine FM’s Monday Pupupu and Keiichi Yamamoto’s Iyoiyo Desuyo. The show is guaranteed to be fun!! Please tune in!

Notice of the Hibita District Exploration Tour "A Day Tracing Ancient Memories" For history lovers— This full-day tour begins with a formal visit to Sannomiya Hibita Shrine in Sagami Province and then takes you, with a cultural heritage specialist guide, on a relaxed journey through the district’s living "ancient memories," including the former shrine site, burial mounds, and Jomon-period archaeological sites. 🍱Generous tour perks included! Enjoy a special bento from Megumi Kitchen made with pesticide-free vegetables and fermented seasonings, plus a tasting of three local sake servings from Yoshikawa Brewery, letting you experience Hibita’s charms with all five senses. It’s sure to be an unforgettable day for nature, history, and sake enthusiasts. Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00–14:00 (runs in light rain) Meeting place: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine precincts (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) Participation fee: 4,000 yen (tax included; bento, three sake tastings, and insurance included) Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 to run); advance reservation required (deadline: October 27) For application details and more information, please check the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/hibita_tour2025/... We look forward to your participation!

[👒 Summer Gokase 2025 Photo Entries Spotlight ③ 👒] Thank you for entering the "Summer Gokase 2025" campaign 😆 Thanks to you, we received many submissions ✨ Here are some of the photos posted to "Summer Gokase 2025"! @kakigoori2020 @machieri9.3 @fouzan_839 @totalrelaxation_salon_spring @gokase_pan We will now begin the selection process! Please wait for the results to be announced 😁

🚗 “SKY ROAD FESTA” 💫 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Doto Expressway, an event will take place on Monday, September 15, 2025 (national holiday)! Held to express gratitude to the local communities that regularly use the Doto Expressway, the event will be packed with stage performances and a fun prize draw! We hope everyone comes and enjoys it! Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 (national holiday) Time: 10:00–15:00 Venue: Tokachi Plaza Nishi 4, Minami 13, Obihiro

Nukazuke Workshop🥕 A "Nukazuke Workshop" was held to showcase local ingredients and inspire new ideas for processing them.💡 Under the guidance of Rieko Teramoto, who is from Gokase, participants first tasted the nukazuke prepared yesterday.🥢 There were 18 varieties in total!! Familiar vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and daikon sat alongside new flavor discoveries such as dried shiitake, konnyaku, and myoga.👀✨ Next, Teramoto demonstrated how to prepare the nuka bed in front of everyone, teaching about moisture levels and other details.📝 She then shared ready-to-use nuka beds for participants to take home, and everyone immediately began pickling the vegetables they had brought.😊 They said the pickles should be ready in about 12 hours, and everyone left excited to eat their creations, carefully taking their own nuka beds home.🥰 I can’t wait to try the nukazuke made by the participants next time.😍

Here’s a recent look at Hanakku (the flower clock)!🌸 Today is September 12th, and since it’s “#Quiz Day,” here’s a Hanakku quiz! Q3. What is the origin of the name of the flower clock “Hanakku”? A. A name combining “hana” (flower) and “clock” B. The name of the river near the park C. The name of the person who made it D. A Tokachi dialect word meaning “big” ~Thinking time~🕒 🎯 The correct answer is… A. A name combining “hana” (flower) and “clock”! The lovely name that combines flowers and a clock has become a symbol of Tokachigaoka Park🌷⏰

The new soba season has begun. Since mid-August, two types of banners have been raised beside the soba fields along National Route 38 to promote the Shin-toku New Soba Festival by the PR campaigns “Soba Road” and “Soba Town Shintoku.” Until the Shin-toku New Soba Festival, the 1.3 km stretch with soba fields buzzes with activity. 🚩 The 2025 harvest of new soba is already being carefully gathered by producers. You can taste the new soba at the Shin-toku New Soba Festival, and local soba restaurants in town will also be serving new soba at this time. If you can’t make it to the festival, want to go early, or find the festival portions aren’t quite enough— please come to Shintoku and visit the soba restaurants. 💁‍♀️ The Shin-toku New Soba Festival takes place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00. We warmly look forward to your visit. 💁‍♀️ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Soba #new soba #new soba festival #Soba Road #Welcome to Shintoku #Welcome home to Shintoku #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Tokutoku Station-front Complex Facility #tuktuk #tokutoku #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

[Reihoku Sunset Marche] Announcement for the September event📣 This is the Reihoku Sunset Marche September announcement♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣All-you-can-pack small onions🧅 and newly harvested rice from Reiwa 7! In addition to farm produce, there will also be prepared foods and various breads❣ We look forward to seeing you all😊 Don’t forget to bring your own bag🛍✨ [Planned agricultural products for sale] ・Asparagus ・Okra (round okra) ・Pumpkin ・Cucumber ・Water spinach ・Rice (newly harvested) ・Korinqui (kolinqui) ・Early-season mikan ・Onions ・Garlic ・Banana peppers 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche [Date] Saturday, September 14, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM [Location] Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) @reihokukankou ※Reihoku Town Products Center facility (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku)

[Higashi Kyushu Spiny Lobster Road – The Spiny Lobster Festival Is Underway📢] What is the Spiny Lobster Festival?? The Spiny Lobster Festival is an event held at 29 coastal eateries across Saiki City in Oita Prefecture and Nobeoka City in Miyazaki Prefecture, timed each year to coincide with the opening of the spiny lobster season in September! For three months, you can fully enjoy fresh, lively spiny lobster dishes.🦐✨ The coastline stretching from Saiki at Oita’s southern tip to Nobeoka at Miyazaki’s northern edge enjoys a warm climate year-round. This sea faces clean Pacific currents, is rich in food, and provides an ideal environment for spiny lobsters to thrive. You can taste nature-grown, authentic spiny lobster at peak freshness! Event period: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025 ⭐ Participating restaurants (Nobeoka City) ⭐ 1) Marukin (Marukin) Restaurant Address: 505 Ichiburi, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 0982-45-2067 2) Rinkou Restaurant Address: 29-14 Ichiburi, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 11:30–13:30, 18:00–20:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 0982-45-3571 3) Sato Restaurant Address: 2501-23 Furue, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 Closed: Thursdays (subject to change) Phone: 0982-45-2077 or 090-9570-3231 4) Sazareishi Takashima Seafood Inn Address: 2535-2 Furue, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 11:30–14:00, 18:00–20:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 0982-45-2268 5) Shioka no Yado Takahiraya Address: 2927-1 Tsuruyama, Furue, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 12:00–14:00, 18:30–20:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 090-5213-2027 6) Himuka no Yadori Shinonome Vacation Cottage (Shinonome) Address: Part of 2927-1 Tsuruyama, Furue, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 090-1824-8157 (phone reception 9:00–17:00) Note: This line is for incoming calls only; no callback will be made. 7) Michi-no-Eki Kitaura Restaurant Kaisenkan Address: 3337-1 Furue, Kitaura, Nobeoka City Hours: 10:30–16:00 (last order 15:00) Closed: Only during the New Year holidays Phone: 0982-45-3811 Note: Please make reservations at least three days in advance. 8) Minshuku Konpeki (Konpeki Guesthouse) Address: 1426-1 Sumiecho, Nobeoka City Hours: 11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 0982-43-0211 Reservations are required for all establishments. "Higashi Kyushu Spiny Lobster Road" official website https://higashi-iseebi.jp//

"Overseas and domestic tour and hotel bookings with NEWT" has featured Ichibutsu Nijūgo Bosatsu. "Overseas and domestic tour and hotel bookings with NEWT" introduced Kokushōji's Ichibutsu Nijūgo Bosatsu ✨ 👉 For details, please see our website and the news section! It is listed among the 12 recommended spots for Kumamoto sightseeing and is presented alongside other regional attractions 👀 Please stop by when you visit Kumamoto♪

The Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival, which is known as one of the three major Festival in Yamanashi Prefecture, will be Held in for three days from today. This festival, which gives thanks to the five gods of agriculture that bring the fruits of autumn, has attracted the deep faith of local residents and has been passed down since ancient times. The In the town Mikoshi Watari, which is held on the 6th when the main shopping street of National Route 20 is closed to traffic, is a sight to see. Held in: 19:30-21:30 Date: 3 days from September 6 (Sat) to September 8 (Mon) in Reiwa 7) (2025) 6th Day 1: Mikoshi Procession and Stalls (partial) 7th Day 2: Festival float procession, Stalls, 8th Day 3: Performances and Stalls

Gokase Winery's First Pressing of 2025!🍇 A new wine born from the blessings of Gokase is on the way🍷 This year too, winemaking has begun using grapes nurtured by Gokase’s fertile land💡 Every bottle from Gokase Winery uses only grapes carefully grown in Gokasecho😁 These grapes, which endured Gokase’s harsh winters and ripened under the summer sun, each offer a uniquely delicious flavor. This unwavering commitment to 100% locally grown grapes underpins the quality of Gokase Winery’s wines✨ The first-pressed Campbell Early this season features a fruity aroma and refreshing acidity🍇 A sweet, rich scent filled the winery, raising excitement for the new wine🎵 This year’s vintage is another wonderful result, filled with the producers’ love😆 New Niagara and Campbell Early wines are scheduled for sale on Saturday, October 18th🍷

🐟Scenes at Toto Road on Monday, September 1🐟 After days of rain the water was a little cloudy, but many salmon were still making their way upstream!✨ Watching them swim one after another was breathtaking👀 This spot delights fish lovers and even those who aren’t very familiar with fish! The salmon run season is around September to October—be sure to visit during this time!

#014 Roadside Station Tsuno 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival!!✨ It has been 12 years since Roadside Station was built in Tsunocho, and to thank everyone who has visited so far, a gratitude festival will be held! Schedule: September 21–23, 2025 September 21 only: Spiny Lobster Festival From 10:00, limited quantities will be sold! There will be a direct sale of spiny lobster and spiny lobster miso soup for sale. *Sales end when supplies run out; miso soup is limited to one bowl per person.* September 23: Stage events and food trucks gather!! There will also be a booth offering vascular age measurement and internal sugar measurement by Meiji Yasuda Life! Three-day common programs 1. Sale of Roadside Station original lucky bags with a 12th-anniversary commemorative ticket 2. Follow Roadside Station Tsuno on Instagram to receive a “Prittsuno” gift 3. Various special offerings at the food and drink booths! Inquiries: 0983-25-5055 (Roadside Station Tsuno) Everyone, please come and check out the thanksgiving festival at Roadside Station Tsuno!!

Third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk: Tourism Route Workshop to Be Held! We will hold the third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk tourism route creation workshop. On Thursday, September 25, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, we will host the third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk tourism route creation workshop. This session will focus more on “literature,” uncovering stories while weaving in the history of Reihoku to create a fun guide manual. It’s perfectly fine to join for the first time, so anyone interested in literature, history, tour guiding, or community development is encouraged to participate. Date and Time: Thursday, September 25, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Venue: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kozufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 👉Apply via the notice section on the official Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association website! Application Deadline: Monday, September 22 Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association), Ogata ☎0969-31-1136 This workshop is organized under the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant program.

#013 According to the calendar it’s already autumn! 🍂 But it’s still hot and humid. Introducing the “Saroma Great Harvest Festival,” planned to be held in Saroma, Hokkaido, a sister city of Tsunocho! First, let us explain that our town, Tsunocho, is home to a tire test course operated by TOYO TIRE Corporation. That test course exists in both Tsunocho and Saroma, Hokkaido. According to what we heard, summer tires are tested in Tsunocho and winter tires in Saroma, and then they become commercial products. This TOYO TIRE test course is what linked Tsunocho and Saroma as sister cities. [Saroma Great Harvest Festival] This harvest festival gives thanks for the year’s bounty and lets visitors enjoy seafood and mountain produce, including a direct sale of farmed scallops from Lake Saroma and special-price meat sales. There is a grand lottery with a total prize pool of 1,000,000 yen and stage events by well-known artists, drawing about 10,000 visitors each year. Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Location: Toyo Tire Saroma Test Course Our town, Tsunocho, will also have a booth at this event. We’ll be grilling local free-range chicken, its charcoal aroma whetting your appetite—come and enjoy! *We had no photos. Sorry (´;ω;｀)*

Gurutto Town Walk Announcement of the 2025 “Shintoku Cultural Heritage Cards” Distribution 📢 We will distribute nine types of cards again this year. Walk around Shintoku and collect cards at each distribution spot! Please read carefully, as there are distribution conditions. ↓For inquiries↓ Shintoku Chamber of Commerce and Industry @shintoku__syoukoukai01 I & V “Shintoku Town Country Sign Edition” “Ishikari Line 40th Anniversary Edition” Shintoku Station Front Community Center Tokutoku @tuktuk_shintoku ※Distributed with purchase of items at Cafe Shop Kotoise San (Three) “Government Railway Tokachi Line (Karikachi Old Line) Edition” Setouchi Shouji @setouchi.urapp4313 ※One card distributed per purchased item Riku (Six) “Nemuro Main Line Full Opening 100th Anniversary Edition” ENEOS Shintoku SS Hirakawa #eneos Shintoku ※Distributed to customers who refuel Hirakawa Co., Ltd. @yuka_cyoko ※One card distributed per purchased item Hachi (Eight) “Hokkaido Takushoku Railway 95 Edition” Takushoku Bus Shintoku Office Takushoku Bus Kinokotan @t_kinokotan Ni (Two) “Hokkaido Takushoku Railway Edition” Bread and Pastry Shop Viola #Bread and Pastry Shop Viola ※One card distributed per purchased item Shi (Four) “Nemuro Main Line (Karikachi Old Line) Edition” Yorkshire Farm @yorkshire_farm ※Please inquire about opening days, as they vary. Shichi (Seven) “Railway Opening 150th Anniversary Karikachi Tunnel Edition” Miura Shop @ramen_miurashouten ※One card distributed with purchase of one bowl of ramen or one dried fish item Kyu (Nine) “New Karikachi Tunnel Edition” Summer season – Karikachi Kogen Eco Trolley Railway #Karikachi Kogen Eco Trolley ※One card distributed per postcard purchased Winter season – Shintoku Station Front Community Center Tokutoku @tuktuk_shintoku Shintoku Town Tourism Association also rents bicycles 🚲 Feel free to contact us. ※Only electric-assist bicycles can be reserved #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Cultural Heritage Card #Shintoku Cultural Heritage Card #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station Front Complex Tokutoku #tuktuk #Tokutoku #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

The other day at Es Con Field, I promoted Otofukecho! The mascot character for the 2027 National Wagyu Ability Competition, 'Wagyuri', was a huge hit✨🐮 I was also very happy to hear that so many people know about Tokachigawa Onsen😊♨️ Please continue to support Otofukecho and Tokachigawa Onsen!

The 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament 🎣 Today (August 23rd) the 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament took place 🐟 Despite worries about the weather due to typhoons, the day turned out fine and more than 170 people attended the venue 😊 The event that drew the loudest cheers from many children was the fish-catching game limited to elementary school age and younger Some large cherry trout and eels were included, and while the children were completely absorbed, the surrounding parents were excited too 🔥 In the fishing competition, the person who caught a total of more than 8 kg won the large haul prize and took first place 🏆 The biggest fish measured 28 cm 💡 Thank you to everyone who took part in the fishing tournament 🎣 We hope to care for the river environment so this tournament can continue for many years 🥰

#012 Tsunocho is home to about fifty restaurants and confectioneries. This is the third installment in our gourmet series! Here we introduce a long-established Japanese and Western confectionery shop loved both inside and outside the town. ~Founded in 1950, a taste that recalls Tsunocho~ Kashiho Kikuya Kikuya is a long-standing Japanese and Western confectionery shop founded in 1950 by the family of my childhood friend. It continues to be loved by both local residents and visitors from outside the town. Kikuya makes many well-known sweets. First is the wagashi called “Ichinomiya,” which people associate with Kikuya. The name comes from the town’s representative sightseeing spot, Tsuno Shrine, formally the ichinomiya of Hyūga Province. The moist cake contains white bean paste and cream, combining the best of Japanese and Western tastes. Other confections that remind people of Tsunocho include Tsuno Station, Tsunayahime, and Kinfugu Monaka. Why use names derived from Tsunocho? The owners say they want recipients to think, “This is from Tsunocho,” or “How nostalgic.” Indeed, someone who left the prefecture and receives one of these sweets after years would likely feel nostalgic. Such treats exist in Tsuno. These days, customers come from within the town, from other towns, and even from other prefectures specifically to buy these sweets. In addition to regular items, Kikuya also makes custom birthday cakes featuring character designs. That, too, is one reason the shop remains beloved. Kikuya’s confections are also sold at the station café inside the tourism association office. They make excellent gifts for loved ones or people who have helped you. Hours 9:00–18:00 Sundays 14:00–17:00 Closed Irregular holidays Parking About 10 spaces Phone 0983-25-0127 Address 〒889-1201 4939 Kawakita, Tsunocho, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture (in front of Akagike Residence)

2025 Ina Festival Date and Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 4:00 PM–9:15 PM ※Canceled in severe weather (no postponement) Fireworks scheduled to be launched at 8:10 PM Venue: Ina Town Commemorative Park ※If you set up sheets or similar for viewing the fireworks, please use the Second Baseball Field. ※The Second Baseball Field is scheduled to open from 4:00 PM 📍Access By Train 🚃 From Ōmiya Station, take the Saitama New Urban Transit New Shuttle to Uchijuku Station and walk 10 minutes By Bus 🚌 From JR Ageo Station East Exit, take the bus bound for Inagakuen and get off at Inagakuen—right there Alternatively, please use the temporary shuttle bus serving the town. By Car 🚗 ⚠️Parking spaces are limited; please use public transportation. ⚠️Please refrain from parking that inconveniences nearby shops or parking on the street. ⚠️The Saitama Prefectural Citizen's Activity Center parking is not a dedicated parking lot for the Ina Festival. Ina Town's major summer event 🔥 Come and join us! #Ina Festival #Summer Festival #Fireworks Display #Fireworks Launched

[Notice] Iwanai Bar-Hopping Tournament 🍺 Starts Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM Event flow ⇩ ・18:15 — Registration at the plaza in front of the Iwanai Regional Culture Center Exchange your ticket course voucher for the course map ・19:00–20:30 — Bar-hopping starts 🍺 Visit the four venues listed on the course map♪ ・20:30 — "Grand Lottery" A grand lottery will be held at the plaza in front of the Iwanai Regional Culture Center! The grand prize is a shared dining voucher worth 100,000 yen for participating stores❗️❗️ 1st prize is a dining voucher worth 50,000 yen 2nd prize and below will also receive luxurious prizes Advance tickets (4,000 yen) are sold at the following locations ⇩ 1. Participating bar-hopping venues (listed on the flyer) 2. Iwanai Chamber of Commerce 3. Iwanai Tourism Association (Roadside Station Iwanai) 4. Iwanai Rakza 5. Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Shop Thank you in advance 🙇 Organizer: Iwanai Restaurant Association

#011 Tourist Spot Feature Part 3✨ Introducing a little-known Tsunocho attraction: Fudo Park!! Fudo Park, on the left side of the hill leading to Tsuno Winery, sits within the precincts of the Fudo Myo-o and is a spot to enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring. The cherry trees peak from mid-March to early April, drawing visitors from both inside and outside the town for hanami, and a flower festival has been held there in the past. It’s a minor location, but a well-kept local secret!! When I was in kindergarten the park was large enough to hold our sports day. Nearby parking holds about 50 cars, and both the park and the parking lot are free and accessible 24 hours a day. The park has a stairway that leads up to Taki Shrine, a subordinate shrine of Tsuno Shrine, the ichinomiya of Hyūga Province. The enshrined deity is the water god Takaokami no Kami, who is said to grant relief from ear ailments and bring peaceful ears. When you visit Tsunocho, why not stop by once? Access: About a 10-minute drive from tsuno station Nearby building: Nursing home Aijuen Tsuno Winery Address: 11592-1 Kawakita, Tsunocho, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture (address of Aijuen)

This is 📨 a guide to the Accommodation Plan to enjoy Omu Town in autumn The plan of "Okhotsk Hot Spring Hotel Hinodemisaki", which boasts 100% Hot Spring of Minamoto springs and Okhotsk view in all rooms, is now ♨️ on sale Why don't you relax and enjoy Okhotsk with the Hotel that ranks high in satisfaction on each travel site? For dinner, in addition to a hamayaki dinner at Yubu-style BBQ "Yakidoko", we have also prepared a special optional plan (separate fee) that you can enjoy only because it is the best season for salmon. If you Use airport Monbetsu Okhotsk, there is a flight ticket subsidy of up to 10,000 yen. There are also 🚌 Pick up and drop off buses between airport ⇔ Hotel 5 pairs each day are on a first-come, first-served basis Please Contact ☎️ your Interested parties to the Mombetsu Tourist Information Center Travel Center Mombetsu Tourist Information Center Travel Center TEL:0158-23-3100 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Holidays

Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) Vehicles are prohibited from passing through from 10:00 to 16:00 🚗⚠ Recently, the number of cars entering the post town during the restricted hours has been increasing. This restriction is in place to protect pedestrians and the historic streetscape, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Please park in the No.2 parking lot or the central parking lot along National Route 256. The parking fee is 500 yen per day.